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A Small Tribute To Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was not disabled, as far as anyone knew. He was not a disability rightscampaigner.

He was, first and foremost, a campaigner for racial equality.

However, he was a shining example of forgiveness, and of great strength. Anyone who truly believes in human rights has to have admired him.

I am not a world leader. Nor am I South African. I am just a young disabled adult.

However, I like to think of myself as a human rights campaigner. I certainly admired NelsonMandela.

And so, in a small tribute to Nelson Mandela, I write this tiny little blog post.

This is one of Mandela's many inspirational quotes- the most relevant one I have seen so far to disability:

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

Do you know any other Mandela quotes that are particularly relevant to disability? Please leave them in the comments below.

Rather appropriately, we are currently in Disability History Month. So I also ask you, in the comments below, to leave the names of people throughout history who have done for disability equality what Mandela has done for race equality.

Also, of course, please use this thread for general tributes to Mandela.

RIP Sir. May all disability campaigners rise every time we fall, in your memory and by your example.

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